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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Indiana Charter Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 66 charter public middle schools serving 35,956 students in Indiana.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public middle schools in Indiana are Seven Oaks Classical School, The Bloomington Project School and Paramount Brookside. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indiana charter public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Charter Public Middle Schools in Indiana (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seven Oaks Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 East Association Street
Ellettsville, IN 47429
(812) 935-5003
Gr: K-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
The Bloomington Project School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
349 S Walnut St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 558-0041
Gr: K-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Paramount Brookside
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3020 Nowland Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 775-6660
Gr: K-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Paramount Englewood
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1849 E Pleasant Run S Pkwy Dri
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(463) 231-2830
Gr: 5-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Renaissance Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4093 W Us Hwy 20
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 878-8711
Gr: K-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Canonie Dr
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-9800
Gr: K-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Geist Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6058 W 900 N
Mccordsville, IN 46055
(317) 335-1158
Gr: K-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
The Nature School Of Central Indiana
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6102 Boy Scout Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 721-7282
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
In Math & Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4575 W 38th St
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 298-0025
Gr: K-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Rock Creek Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8000 Diefenbach Ln
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-9271
Gr: K-12 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Paramount Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1203 E St Clair St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 519-4588
Gr: K-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Irvington Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5751 E University Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-5359
Gr: K-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
Community Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4102 St Joseph Rd
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 948-1000
Gr: PK-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1414.
Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
33 Muenich Ct
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 852-0500
Gr: 6-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Avondale Meadows Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3980 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-3363
Gr: 5-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1616.
Victory College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1780 Sloan Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 351-1534
Gr: K-12 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1717.
Christel House Academy South
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2717 S East St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 783-4690
Gr: K-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1818.
Geo Next Generation Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4010 N Sherman Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 608-6220
Gr: 8-12
Rank: #1919.
Aspire Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4900 W 15th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-7400
Gr: K-8 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 E Chicago Ave
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 392-3650
Gr: K-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
In Math & Science Academy - North
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7435 N Keystone Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-7300
Gr: K-12 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Emma Donnan Elementary And Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1202 E Troy Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4272
Gr: K-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Lawrence County Independent Schools
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
223 Old Farm Road
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 277-9803
Gr: K-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2424.
Dynamic Minds Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8350 Craig St
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(260) 665-4600
Gr: K-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2525.
Dugger Union Community School Corp
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7356 East County Road 50 South
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-7109
Gr: K-12 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2626.
Charles A Tindley Accelerated School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3960 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Gr: 7-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Damar Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5125 Decatur Blvd Ste D
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 455-2400
Gr: K-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Canaan Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8775 N Canaan Main St
Canaan, IN 47224
(812) 839-0003
Gr: K-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Phalen Leadership Academy - In Inc
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3920 Baker Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 333-6980
Gr: K-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Indiana Agriculture And Technology
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
650 East Carmel Drive - Suite
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 201-8734
Gr: 7-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 221:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3131.
Christel House Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
55 N Tibbs Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 783-4901
Gr: K-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3232.
Andrew J Brown Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 N German Church Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46235
(317) 891-0730
Gr: K-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
Rank: #3333.
Invent Learning Hub
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1849 E Pleasant Run Pkwy S Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 832-4900
Gr: K-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3434.
Options Noblesville
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9945 Cumberland Pointe Blvd
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-8659
Gr: 6-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3535.
Global Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2033 Sugar Grove Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4244
Gr: K-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked charter public middle schools in Indiana?
The top-ranked charter public middle schools in Indiana include Seven Oaks Classical School, The Bloomington Project School and Paramount Brookside.
How many charter public middle schools are located in Indiana?
70 charter public middle schools are located in Indiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana?
Indiana charter public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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